In the competitive world of equine breeding, making informed decisions is crucial—especially during years when breeders are becoming more selective about which mares to breed. Genetic testing has emerged as a powerful tool that can guide these decisions, helping breeders avoid potential health issues while potentially enhancing performance traits.

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In our latest episode of the American Hanoverian Society Podcast, host Laura St. Clair sits down with Christa Lafayette from EtalonDx. Together they delve into the exciting developments and innovations in genetics for improved equine health and performance.

Episode Links:

EtalonDx
The American Hanoverian Society
The American Hanoverian Society Foundation

“You don’t ride the papers”…. or do you?

In this episode of the American Hanoverian Society podcast, your host, Laura St Clair, delves into the fascinating world of equestrian breeding and its significant impact on horse performance and training. Joining us is Cynthia Hallman, a top amateur competitor in the hunter ring and the Founder and CEO of Fig Street Marketing Group. Cynthia shares her unique insights on the value of breeding information, encouraging a more informed approach to horse selection and training. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how informed breeding choices can enhance horse selection and training, illustrated by the remarkable success of Cynthia’s Fig Street Duchess, also known as Gracie.

For more insights and to explore the resources mentioned in the podcast, visit the American Hanoverian Society's website, www.hanoverian.org and the new, American Hanoverian Society Foundation website, www.ahs-foundation.org.

Pedigree Links: Fig Street’s Duchess; Cynthia’s new star, Faith MF; and the International Grand Prix dressage mare, and granddaughter of Don Principe,  Serenade MF.

Breeders: Fig Street Duchess was bred by Kim Wawzysko of Grand Haven Farm in Rutherfordton, North Carolina; and Faith MF was bred by Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farm in Columbus, North Carolina. 

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The Hannoveraner Verband was founded in 1922 and since that time it has been organized into regional societies, like Hanover or North Rhine-Westphalia.  Hannoveraner International is one of these regional societies and represents the interests of Hanoverian breeders all over the world.  It includes daughter societies in the U. S., Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand.  And breeding clubs in Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Italy, Russia, Sweden, and South Africa.  All together, these clubs and societies make up Hannoveraner International and are integrated into the Verband with full voting rights. 

In this podcast, Candice Klingbeil speaks to Maren Schlender, the Deputy Breeder Manager of the Verband about how the daughter societies and breeding clubs are held to a high standard set by the Verband.  She also speaks to Inga Hamilton, President of the Eastern Breeding Club of the Canadian Hanoverian Society about the benefits of being a breeding club and remaining directly associated with the Verband.  And finally, she speaks to Natalie DiBerardinis, the President of the American Hanoverian Society about some of the unique advantages of being a daughter society.  Natalie also shared some exciting new news about the recently launched AHS Foundation.  The AHS is the only daughter society of the Verband with its own non-profit Foundation.  

For more information, please visit the Foundation’s new website ahs-foundation.org or email us at ahsfoundationinc@gmail.com.  Thanks for listening! 

In the complex world of equine ownership, breeding and management, insurance stands as a vital but often misunderstood aspect. Understanding the intricacies can be daunting, and that's why we turned to leading industry experts, Cristin Bertolino of HorseWorks Insurance Specialists and Bill Harris from Harbin Equine and Farm, to demystify the topic of equine insurance.

Have additional questions? Reach out to our guests:

Cristin Bertolino
HorseWorks Insurance Specialists, LLC
Cell: 978-760-1296
Office: 877-636-8114
Email: cristin@horseworksinsurance.com

Arthur “Bill” W. Harris, Jr.
Risk Advisor
Harbin Equine and Farm
Direct: 770-366-4247
Office: 770-461-4315
Email: billh@harbinagency.com

International rider, trainer and breeder, Catherine Haddad Staller, joins us on the American Hanoverian Society Podcast to discuss her home-bred Hanoverian mare, Vianne’s path to the WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses.

For more information on Catherine: www.Catherine Haddad Staller.com.

Vianne’s Pedigree: https://horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2503402/vianne

Vianne as a 4 year old: https://vimeo.com/388372765

Vianne as a 5 year old: https://fb.watch/nnUC8mm44K/

Eurodressage Article on Vienne: https://eurodressage.com/2023/09/12/cathrine-dufour-takes-over-vianne-hope-beerling

Frankie’s Pedigree: https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2111574/frankie

NorCordia: https://norcordia.com/

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your knowledge and experiences with us!

This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm. For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, the American Hanoverian Society Official Page, or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.

Join host Candice Klingbeil for an informative discussion with AHS President Natalie DiBerardinis and AHS Executive Vice President Rick Toering on exciting new changes to the breeding rules.  Highlighted in this discussion are changes to the Hanoverian Premium Mare Title, the eligibility of dilute and pinto horses for registry, a new star program to honor mares in the Jumper Breeding Program and the use of outside stallions to produce Hanoverian-registered foals.  If you own a mare or are planning on attending an inspection, you won't want to  miss this podcast!

For more information on the breeding rules, please visit our website at www.hanoverian.org.  Or if you have specific questions on how the new rules apply to your mare, and if your mare is eligible for inspection, please contact AHS Registrar Christy Markowski at the office.  Thanks for listening!

Emily Miles returns to the podcast with mom, Jana Wagner, of Wally Woo Farm in Lacygne, Kansas. Host Laura St. Clair leads the discussion on what Emily and Jana look for, and what they don’t.

Two Hanoverian stallions feature prominently in the discussion, Daily Show and Sole Mio. Click on the names for links to each stallions pedigree.

Video Links:

Daily Show as a 3 year old
Daily Show as a 6 year old
Daily Show I1 Freestyle

Sole Mio as a 3 year old
Sole Mio as a 6 year old


This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm. For more information on this podcast, message us on our FaceBook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page, or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.

Thanks for listening!

In this second of two episodes, we focus on stallions that are new to the test this year on the East Coast at Hilltop Farm. Host Candice Klingbeil had the opportunity to speak to riders and stallion owners who were presenting their stallions for the first time.  The episode begins with comments from Marne Martin-Tucker on her stallion Galaxy Coeur (Grand Galaxy Win X Royal Coeur).  And is followed by a conversation with rider Michael Bragdell of Hilltop Farm about his stallions, Louisville HTF (Lord Leatherdale X Negro) and Sir Real (Sir Donnerahll I X Furst Heinrich).  Next, Emmanuelle Lord of  Ashland Farm talks about her new stallion Milo B (Glamourdale X Krack C).  And finally, Candice speaks to stallion owner Betsy Tyler and her trainer, Beny Konstantinova about her new stallion Segreto 66 (Secret X Stedinger).   

This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening! 

For a warmblood stallion to become a fully approved breeding stallion with many of the major registries, a stallion is required to be licensed and proven in sport.  The North American Stallion Sport Test is a path to achieve the sport requirement for many registries.  It is a rigorous test where a panel of judges and test riders, approved by the German Equestrian Federation, observe and test ride the stallions over the course of three days.  To complete the sport test, a stallion must attend on two separate years.  

In this first of two episodes, we focus on stallions that are new to the test this year at Pollyrich Farm in Solvang, California. Host Candice Klingbeil also had the opportunity to speak to the guest rider for the dressage stallions, Jessica Wisdom.  The episode begins with their conversation on how the rideability score is assigned.  And is followed by a conversation with Willy Arts from DG Bar Ranch about his stallions, L Primo DG (Bordeaux X Contango) and New Adventure DG (Don Schufro X Zack).  Next, Jessica Umansky of Exclusive Dressage Imports talks about her new stallion Free Solo EDI (Franziskus X Sandro Hit) and her stallions attending for the second year, Influencer (Ibiza X De Niro) and Rickhoff's Bodo (Bon Coeur X Freudenprinz).  And finally, Candice speaks to Christiane Noelting about her stallion Velantis N (Vitalis X Floriscount).   

This podcast series is sponsored by Carronada Farms and Hilltop Farm.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening! 

Thanks to everyone who replied to our podcast on the D Line!  We heard your request for more podcasts on bloodlines!  In this episode, we listen to a recording of one of Dr. Christmann's bloodlines lectures at our recent breed orientation course at Dressage at Devon. 

Dr. Ludwig Christmann is the former Director of International Affairs, Development and Education of the Hanoverian Verband.  He is widely recognized as the world's leading expert on the Hanoverian breed. 

At Devon, we took a deep dive into the dressage lines, starting with the classical Hanoverian lines and also lines with Trakehner, Thoroughbred, Anglo-Arab, Holsteiner, Selle Francais origin.  Dr. Christmann pointed out in his lecture that all lines trace back to Thoroughbred stallions and this shows what a big influence the Thoroughbred had on the evolution of the Hanoverian breed. 

In this episode, we focus on the stallion lines of Ladykiller xx, Sacramento Song xx, and Furioso II.  The lines of Ladykiller xx and Sacramento Song xx are jumper lines of Holsteiner origin.  The Ladykiller xx line had a very successful dressage branch with Lord Loxley, Krack C, and Vivaldi.  The line of Sacramento Song xx, another jumper line was made popular with dressage breeders through Sandro Hit.  The line of Furioso II was a dressage line of Selle Francais origin, which has developed into the most influential line of modern sport horse breeding with sires like Florestan. 

 For more information on the podcast, please message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an e-mail at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  We’d love to hear from you!

Anna Baden from the Hannoveraner Verband gives listeners tips on purchasing horses at the auctions in Verden. Anna is a customer advisor for dressage, auction manager for the riding horses and participates in the selection process for both dressage and jumping horses. For additional information, feel free to reach out to Anna at abaden@hannoveraner.com, or +49 171 7 23 68 36.

Thanks also to Tim Dutta of the Dutta Corporation for providing insights into the importation process. Contact Tim through www.timdutta.com to discuss a booking.

We are grateful to our podcast sponsors, Hilltop Farm and Carronada Farms for your support. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Candice Klingbeil speaks to Dr. Ludwig Christmann, the former director of international affairs, development and education of the Hanoverian Verband about the D line.  Dr. Christmann is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on the Hanoverian breed.  

This podcast covers the importance of the D line in the past - it’s versatile history in producing both dressage horses and jumpers to the characteristics of the major D line stallions of today, and D line stallions in North America.  

 For more information on the podcast, please message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an e-mail at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  We’d love to hear from you!

In this episode, Laura St Clair of the Education Committee for the American Hanoverian Society interviews para riders Roxie Trunnell and Ellie Brimmer; Lisa Hellmer, the new Para Dressage Development Coach for the U.S. Para Dressage Program; and Karin Flint, the owner of the Hanoverian superstar, Dolton.

Links to additional information:

Roxanne Trunnell’s ride for a second gold medal in Tokyo is an absolute masterclass in the walk:  https://youtu.be/Y9OkkVJ6930

Dolton’s Pedigree  https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/1683551/dolton

Solitaer 40’s Pedigree  https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/2110679/solitaer-40

London Swing’s Pedigree  https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/58535/london-swing

Argentina’s Pedigree  https://www.horsetelex.com/horses/pedigree/302321/argentina

Para Dressage Centers of Excellence https://uspea.org/centers-of-excellence/

Reach out to Lisa Hellmer at Lisa@lchequestrian.com, or (603) 801-2140.

And be sure to check out the upcoming documentary, ParaGold, at https://www.paragoldmovie.com/. 

Please direct comments or feedback to ahsoffice@hanoverian.org. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, Candice Klingbeil speaks to Olympian Sabine Schut-Kery.  Sabine and Alice Womble’s Hanoverian stallion Sanceo (San Remo x Ramiro's Son II) were part of the Silver Medal winning team at the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo.  Candice talks to Sabine about how she selected Sanceo, the “feel“ she wants from her horses, and how the stars aligned for her at the Olympics. They also discuss Sanceo‘s stable mate Gorgeous Latino (Glock's Toto Jr. x Rubiquil). Gorgeous Latino is a talented Hanoverian-approved KWPN stallion owned by Sandy Mancini that is showing a lot of promise. 

The American Hanoverian Society is excited to announce its new sponsors,  Hilltop Farm and Carronada Farms! Thank you for your support and collaboration! 

For more information or suggestions for our podcast, please message us on our Facebook page, the American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the American Hanoverian Society Podcast. In this episode, Laura St Clair from the AHS Education Committee, talks to Michael Bragdell and Emily Miles about starting young horses - we’ll cover training philosophies, managing owner expectations, what your youngster needs to know before starting undersaddle training, and we’ll ask - who are the young horse trainers of the future?

Michael Bragdell is the training director at Hilltop Farm in Maryland. Originally from Sweden, Michael joined the Hilltop team in 1995. He is well-known for his success with young horses and has twice won the USEF Four-Year Old National Championships and three USDF Dressage Final Championships on horses he started. Michael is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and is a USDF Certified Instructor. Last October, Michael and Qredit Hilltop, a stallion Michael has known since he was a yearling, took the victory in the Devon CDI4* Grand Prix and Freestyle.

Emily Miles of Wally Woo Farm in Kansas has been training young horses since she was a kid herself. Emily is also a Bronze, Silver and Gold USDF Medalist, and she has won numerous national titles, including the U25/Brentina Cup and every Young Horse and Developing Horse division at the national championships. Emily has represented the United States at the World Championships in Verden, Germany and Ermelo, Netherlands with WakeUp, Sole Mio and Daily Show.

You can reach our guests through their websites, for Michael, go to hilltopfarminc.com and for Emily, it’s wallywoofarm.com.  And if you enjoyed the conversation, please subscribe and recommend the AHS Podcast to a friend. We look forward to many more lively and educational discussions in future episodes so stay tuned. 

This podcast series is brought to you by the American Hanoverian Society . For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, we sit down with dressage rider and stallion owner, Kasey Cannon.  Kasey is an adult amateur dressage rider, who owns and rides her stallion Diesel CF (Dressage Royal X Ritual).  Diesel is a full brother to the German Hanoverian stallion, Damsey FRH.  In October, Kasey took leave from her job as an avocado farmer at her beautiful Carronada Farms in Moorpark, California to travel to Germany for a unique, immersive, dressage training experience with Olympian Helen Langehanenberg.  The interview was conducted primarily by AHS office staff Janice Thompson and Emma Pennell.  Podcast co-hosts Candice Klingbeil and Laura St. Clair were also present and asked supplementary questions.  For more information on Kasey's amazing journey, you can visit her website and read her blog 60 Days with Helen Langehanenberg at http://www.carronadafarms.com/germany-2021.  

This podcast series is sponsored by The American Hanoverian Society.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an e-mail at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.   Thanks for listening!

Join us as we continue our coverage of the North American Stallion Sport Test East. Access to the testing location at Hilltop Farm were restricted due to COVID, so AHS Education Committee member Laura St Clair interviewed stallion owners by phone. The episode begins with Samantha Bielawski, who owns the stallion Coconut Macaroon aka Calisto (Cancara  - James) along with Susan Martin. Christina Parker follows to tell us about her stallion, Obi Wan B (Nabab de Reve - Jus de Pomme) from Coruscant Stables.  Beau Balou (Bon Balou - Calypso de Moyon) is featured next in our talk with owner Louise Masek. Laura chats with Andras Szieberth of Prairie Pines Farm about his stallion Long Island T (Lotus T - Calato) and later, Marcy Segel, the owner of the pony stallion, Standing Ovation New Horizons, a Haflinger (Stellar TVR - Ricola DTA), tells us her tips for preparing a stallion for testing.

This podcast series is sponsored by The American Hanoverian Society. For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page, or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org. Be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on future episodes, and thanks for listening!

In this episode, AHS Education Committee member Candice Klingbeil talks with more stallion owners from the North American Stallion Sport Test East by phone.  Due to Covid restrictions, Hilltop Farm was unable to accommodate additional visitors, so these conversations were conducted by phone.  The episode begins with a conversation with Alice Tarjan about her stallion, Maximus (Ibiza X Apache).  And is followed by a conversation with Jen Vanover about Maplewood Warmblood's stallion MW Marcario (Morricone I X San Amour I).  Next, Candice speaks to Jen Fair of Good as Gold Sporthorses about her stallion, Mambo No 5 (Sezuan X Obelisk).  And finally, Candice speaks to Galileo Galilei's (Gotham X Rainbow) owner and breeder, Lisha Marshall of Broad Hill Run Farm.  

This podcast series is sponsored by The American Hanoverian Society.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening! 

In this episode, AHS Education Committee member Candice Klingbeil talks with stallion owners and riders of newly licensed Hanoverian stallions from the NASST East by phone.  Due to Covid restrictions, Hilltop Farm was unable to accommodate additional visitors, so these conversations were conducted by phone.  The episode begins with a conversation with Theresa Schnell and Dr. Robert Jackson DVM about their stallion, Epic Eastwood (Escolar X De Niro).  And is followed by a conversation with Natalie DiBerardinis about Hilltop Farm's stallion Louisville HTF (Lord Leatherdale X Negro).  Next, Candice speaks to Madeline Mullholland about her family's stallion, Copernicus WF (Clinton X Federalist).  A conversation with Copernicus' rider, Kristen Hillier follows with her comments on Copernicus' character and rideability.  And finally, Candice speaks to Fortunato H2O's (Floriscount X Rascalino) owner and rider, Lehua Custer.  

This podcast series is sponsored by The American Hanoverian Society.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening! 

The Three Day Sport Test is a joint activity of the American Hanoverian Society, German Oldenburg Verband, and the Hannoveraner Verband to provide a selection tool for stallions based on their performance under saddle.  The test is modeled after principles established by the Equestrian Federation to ensure reciprocity between the registries.  The test is normally open to 4, 5, and 6 year old stallions.  This year 7 year old stallions were also tested due to the cancellation of the 2020 North American Stallion Sport Test.  

In this episode, AHS Education Committee member and host, Candice Klingbeil, travels to Pollyrich Farm in Solvang, California to meet with stallion owners at the North American Stallion Sport Test West.  The episode begins with an insightful explanation of the three day format of the test given by AHS President Edgar Schutte.  And is followed by a conversation with Willy Arts from DG Bar Ranch about his stallions, Koning DG (Bordeaux X Jazz) and L Primo DG (Bordeaux X Contango).  Next, Jessica Umansky Greenstein and riders, Joseph Newcomb and Birthe Laufer, discuss Exclusive Dressage Imports stallions, Influencer EDI (Ibiza X De Niro) and Bodo EDI (Bon Coeur X Freudenprinz).  Then, Candice speaks to Dr. Sarah McCarthy about her stallion Escher DFEN (Escudo II X Apt to Please xx).  Later by phone, Sandy Mancini describes how she acquired her stallion Gorgeous Latino (Glock's Toto Jr. X Rubiquil).  And finally, Gorgeous Latino's rider, Sabine Schut-Kery describes Latino's character and rideability.  

This podcast series is sponsored by The American Hanoverian Society.  For more information on this podcast, message us on our Facebook page, The American Hanoverian Society Official Page or send us an email at ahsoffice@hanoverian.org.  Thanks for listening! 

We’re super excited about our upcoming launch on January 22 and just wanted to introduce our podcast to you!  Our first episodes cover the North American Stallion Sport Test.  Please enjoy these sound bites and subscribe for more episodes! 

Special thanks to the AHS Board and Office for their support of this project.  And also to the AHS Education Committee for their vision on this podcast.